Including Fastening Means Passing Through Registered Openings Patents (Class 108/147.21)
  • Patent number: 11140978
    Abstract: An attachable table leg apparatus is disclosed. Specific implementations of a table leg apparatus may include a first portion including a plurality of recesses. The plurality of recesses may be configured to receive a table support. The table support may include a first table leg and a second table leg. The table leg apparatus may also include a second portion configured to removably couple over the first portion. The first portion and the second portion may also fully enclose the first table leg and the second table leg of the table support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: Table Transform, LLC
    Inventor: Benjamin Scott Baker
  • Patent number: 10767872
    Abstract: A domestic appliance including a built-in oven configured to be positioned in a cut-out defined in a kitchen. The built-in oven includes a housing having a cooking chamber defined therein, a lower frame positioned below the cooking chamber, and a height adjuster coupled the lower frame. The built-in oven has a first vertical height when the height adjuster is positioned in a first predetermined position and a second vertical height when the height adjuster is positioned in a second predetermined position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Leonel Avila, Fabio Bianchi, Rodrigo Wojcik Nunes Pereira, Ramiro Ruthes Junior, Cleberson Jean Sousa
  • Patent number: 10512325
    Abstract: A storage management system having a crossbar and pair of vertical arms which are hung by flat hooks over a door. A pair of slides can slide up and down the vertical arms and are secured using an adjustment mechanism. These slides can provide storage solutions to a side of a door, freeing up other space for additional uses. Such storage solutions may include hooks, baskets, bags, or other storage elements. The adjustment mechanism may include a spring for being pulled out and automatically springing back into a number of adjustment slots along the slides. Alternatively, the adjustment mechanism could simply be screwed into the desired slot, locking the slide in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Inventor: April M. Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20150083027
    Abstract: A stand up desk having adjustable telescoping tube legs. The legs offer a wide range of height adjustments and create a strong and stable base for a desktop of the stand up desk offering the user better health benefits and an ergonomic work environment. A base system for the desktop is further disclosed offering a five point anchoring system giving the desktop more stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2013
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventor: Dayna Adrienne Martin
  • Publication number: 20140283715
    Abstract: The described table relates generally to a height adjustable table and specifically to a table with legs that are adjustable in length, and as well to the adjustable table legs themselves. The described table relates to a height adjustable table comprising a horizontal component supported by a plurality of telescoping legs, the legs each comprising an outer tube connected to the horizontal component and an inner tube having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is moveably engaged within said outer tube, and the outer tube comprises an opening comprised of a substantially longitudinal channel with a plurality of pockets extending out from said channel, and the inner tube comprises a pin extending into said opening. The described table also relates to the adjustable legs and the use of the table.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2013
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventor: MARDIG SEVADJIAN
  • Patent number: 8690695
    Abstract: This invention provides a terrain system comprising a set of metal tubes having a rounded cross section The tubes are separated at a width that defines the appropriate terrain. The tubes are supported by a base located on at least two spaced apart positions therealong. Each leg assembly includes a bottom bar that allows it to be implanted in packed snow. Optional outriggers can be attached to each side of the bottom bar so that the legs can afford increased stability. The legs include telescoping sections that allow for height adjustability. One leg can be omitted, thereby creating a ramp. Each end of the top portion contains male and female connection points, which accommodate curved end caps. Two end caps can also be joined with a double-axis hinge assembly that allows the adjacent top portions to be joined together and articulated along two parallel hinge axes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Inventor: Matthew L. Pittman
  • Patent number: 8651031
    Abstract: A multi-configuration voting booth is disclosed which includes a voting tabletop assembly having a bottom cavity and a top surface. A plurality of support leg holders are movably coupled within the bottom cavity such that the holders may be positioned within the cavity or extending outward from the cavity. Coupled to the outward end of the holder is a telescopic support leg that is adjustable in length. The support leg is coupled to the holder such that the width of the space between the support legs may be adjusted to accommodate a wheelchair therein. A privacy panel assembly is provided that is foldably coupled to the top surface of the voting tabletop assembly. The voting tabletop assembly is configured for nesting two booths together to facilitate storage and transportation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Inventor: Mohamed S. Pazhoor
  • Publication number: 20140014007
    Abstract: The invention relates to a portable table that has one supporting leg that can be locked with a protective cage of a propane tank. A plurality of spaced legs, including the lockable leg, supports a tabletop. The legs have telescopically extendable portions and are vertically adjustable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Inventor: Allen Sinegal
  • Patent number: 8616514
    Abstract: An off-road motorcycle stand is selectively adjustable between vertically-aligned and vertically-offset positions such that a user can drive a variety of motorcycles to the stand, lean the motorcycle onto the top plate and quickly park the motorcycle. Such a motorcycle stand preferably includes a base, a first support member connected to the base, and a second support member statically attached to the first support member such that the second support member is capable of engaging a portion of an existing motorcycle thereon. In this manner, the first support member may be selectively pivotal between vertically-aligned and vertically-offset positions relative to a centrally registered longitudinal axis of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Inventors: Mason W. Baxter, Daniel J. Baxter
  • Patent number: 8596598
    Abstract: A booster structure of legs contains a support plate including four posts disposed at four corners of a bottom end thereof respectively. Each post includes a plurality of recesses having a vertical sliding section and a number of horizontal retaining sections perpendicular to the vertical sliding section. Each of a plurality of vertical moving units, including includes an inner stem and an outer stem, with the outer stem including a bottom cover. A bolt element is inserted and slides between the inner and outer stems. The bolt element includes a straight sliding section and a number of engaging sections perpendicular to the straight sliding section and includes a resilient element, a button, and a lip. The button is disposed on one side of the outer stem so that the bolt element is forced by the button to slide horizontally and return to its original position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Inventors: Yu-Shan Lai, Yen-Chuan Lai
  • Patent number: 8522678
    Abstract: A strapping machine having a movable working assembly includes comprises a machine body, a chute, and a movable working assembly. This machine body contains a storing space. The chute has an upper chute portion and a lower chute portion. The movable working assembly which is in the storing space includes a horizontal movable portion, a vertical movable portion, a working device, and an operation linkage mechanism. When the vertical movable portion moves to the move-down position, the lower chute portion is separated from the upper chute portion. Then, the movable working assembly can be moved out for easy maintenance. So, it is quick and easy to repair any internal device or part inside the strapping machine. The repairer does not need to stoop or squat down for repairing it. In addition, it saves strength and time to move out the working device or related part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignees: Tekpak Corporation, Transpak Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Chin-Chang Liu, Chi-Jan Su
  • Patent number: 8365739
    Abstract: A patient support device for use in patients undergoing spinal or epidural procedures while seated on a standard labor and delivery, operating room or other table or bed is described. An exemplary embodiment of the device includes an upper body support tray and a foot support tray which are independently adjustable along the length of an extendable pole assembly. The pole also connects to a base which provides a stable support and slides under the bulky support bases which are a part of modern hospital beds used in labor and delivery and operating rooms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Inventor: Robert Kevin Jones
  • Patent number: 8291840
    Abstract: Table, screwed on the floor by a sliding helix telescopic base itself screwed to the table-top in eccentric position, characterized by raising phase, lowering phase and simultaneously twisting of 180 degrees that allows the table-top to reduce the distance from seating during the raising phase and increment the distance during the lowering phase. Table is characterized by the presence of two elements that work at same time: the base and the table-top. The base is composed by two concentric Cylinders, “A Cylinder” and “B Cylinder”. The first Cylinder is screwed on the floor bolts using own flange interface while the “B Cylinder”, screwed on the table-top in eccentric position by bolts using own top flange interface. The table-top is the deck able to support different seating configurations(dining-table and couch-table).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Inventor: Paolo Baracchia
  • Patent number: 8186284
    Abstract: The present invention is related to a desk structure. The desk structure comprises a writing surface, and a book box which is secured to the writing surface. A plurality of receiver sleeves are integrally molded with the book box. Each receiver sleeve has an outer wall and an inner wall. The inner wall of the receiver sleeve has a slot and a plurality of radially spaced ribs. The inner wall defines an opening. The desk structure further comprises a plurality of legs. Each leg has an upper leg portion. The upper leg portion of each leg is received by the inner wall opening of a corresponding receiver sleeve. Additionally, each upper leg portion includes a detent. The detent is adapted to engage a corresponding inner wall slot when the upper leg portion is received by the inner wall opening of the corresponding receiver sleeve. Thus, the detent both secures the leg to the book box and positions the upper leg portion within the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Artco-Bell
    Inventors: Mack Daniel Westbrook, Matthew Murphy Lafleur, Lewis Dorsey Cox, Jeffrey Stout
  • Patent number: 8118375
    Abstract: A desk comprising: a writing board, the writing board defining a top surface and a substantially opposed bottom surface; at least three sleeves, each of the at least three sleeves extending substantially away from the bottom surface, each of the at least three sleeves defining a respective free end substantially opposed to the bottom surface; at least three legs, each of the at least three legs being removably insertable into and securable to a respective one of the at least three sleeves; a first one of the at least three sleeves defining a ridge extending substantially longitudinally therefrom at the free end of the first one of the at least three sleeves and a second one of the at least three sleeves defining a recess extending substantially longitudinally thereinto at the free end of the second one of the at least three sleeves, the recess being configured and sized for substantially snugly receiving the ridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Inventors: Gilles Berthiaume, Pierre Berthiaume
  • Patent number: 8109687
    Abstract: A telescopic adjusting mechanism includes: an outer tube having a positioning unit; an inner tube having a hole and displaceable relative to the outer tube along a longitudinal axis; a locking unit displaceable along with the inner tube, and including a locking member movable along a transverse axis between a locking position, where the locking member extends through the hole to engage the positioning unit, and an unlocking position, where the locking member is disengaged from the positioning unit, and a biasing member biasing the locking member to the locking position, the locking unit being formed with an engaging member; a restraining member engaging releasably the engaging member when the locking member is at the unlocking position to prevent the locking unit from hindering retraction of the inner tube into the outer tube; and a drive unit operable to move the locking member from the locking position to the unlocking position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignees: Silitek Electronic (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd., Lite-On Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Da-Hui Xu, Hong-Ying Li
  • Publication number: 20110315054
    Abstract: The present invention is related to a desk structure. The desk structure comprises a writing surface, and a book box which is secured to the writing surface. A plurality of receiver sleeves are integrally molded with the book box. Each receiver sleeve has an outer wall and an inner wall. The inner wall of the receiver sleeve has a slot and a plurality of radially spaced ribs. The inner wall defines an opening. The desk structure further comprises a plurality of legs. Each leg has an upper leg portion. The upper leg portion of each leg is received by the inner wall opening of a corresponding receiver sleeve. Additionally, each upper leg portion includes a detent. The detent is adapted to engage a corresponding inner wall slot when the upper leg portion is received by the inner wall opening of the corresponding receiver sleeve. Thus, the detent both secures the leg to the book box and positions the upper leg portion within the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: ARTCO-BELL
    Inventors: Mack Daniel Westbrook, Matthew Murphy Lafleur, Lewis Dorsey Cox, Jeffrey Stout
  • Patent number: 8056489
    Abstract: A telescopic column, in particular for height-adjustable tables, comprises a first member (1) and a second member (2) arranged telescopically relative to each other, wherein the first member (1) is provided with a rack (12) and the second member (2) with a gear wheel (5) in mesh with the rack. Configuring the rack as a plurality of holes (12) in the member (1) allows the column to be made of a thin sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Linak A/S
    Inventor: Jens Jørgen Nielsen
  • Patent number: 7866268
    Abstract: A multi-configurable furniture assembly including height adjustable legs, a height adjustable pedestal support structure, a variable height foot support for cabinets and shelves and a panel wall assembly where each of the separate assemblies have finished and high quality appearances after a configuration is constructed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Duane F. Nagel, Joylene M. Battey
  • Patent number: 7823518
    Abstract: A desk for use in supporting a computer and/or computer-related devices includes a base adapted to rest on a support surface such as a floor, in combination with an upwardly extending support that defines a lower end interconnected with the base and an upper end spaced vertically above the lower end. A desk top member is secured to the upper end of the support. The upwardly extending support and the desk top member are configured and arranged such that the desk top member is located forwardly of the rear area of the base, and to define an open area below the desk top member between the desk top member and the base. The base can be moved on the support surface to position the desk top member over a user's lap when the user is in a seated position. The desk may include a base pivot connection between the base and the upwardly extending support, and a desk top pivot connection between the desk top and the upwardly extending support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Conceptual Furniture, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas L. Phillips
  • Patent number: 7591506
    Abstract: A seat for a child that is engageable to an edge portion of a table and that is tuckable to an out-of-the-way position under the edge of the table. The seat includes jaws for engaging a base of the seat to the table. The seat includes a child seat frame on which the fabric of a child seat is engaged. Between the base and the child seat frame is provided a slide and a pivot. The slide permits the child seat frame to be drawn to and away from the table. The pivot permits the child seat frame to drop down in a swinging fashion and then, beyond the ninety degree bottommost point of the swing, continue its swinging so as to swing upwardly to a position underneath the table where the child seat frame is engaged in an out-of-the-way position underneath the table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: Regale International, LLC
    Inventor: Mark A Flannery
  • Publication number: 20080272266
    Abstract: A work table is provided having a table top and a pair of K-shaped leg supports. The K-shaped leg supports are attached to left and right underside portions of the table top. The K-shaped leg supports each include a vertical back leg, an upper front leg, and a lower front leg formed in the shape of a K. The upper front leg extends rearwardly and downwardly toward the back leg and is attached to one or both of the back leg or a rearward portion of the lower front leg. The lower front leg extends from a forward end rearwardly and upwardly and is attached at its rearward end to one or both of the back leg and a rearward portion of the upper front leg. The front edge of the lower front leg preferably extends forwardly slightly beyond the front edge of the table top.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2007
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventors: Brian Eustace, Dan Aurel David, Harry Randall Taylor
  • Patent number: 7421956
    Abstract: A basket with extendable legs for easing the task of hanging clothes out to dry, the basket having a telescopic leg connected to a basket and a leg spring disposed within the telescopic leg to bias the telescopic leg away from the basket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Inventors: Clive McCarthy, Dean Peter Carrick
  • Patent number: 7168373
    Abstract: An elevation adjustment device in the legs of table includes a rectangular leaf and four legs connected to the underside of four corners of the leaf. The legs each has a first tube and second tube slidably inserted into the first tube having graduation on outer periphery, a tubular sleeve engaged with the lower end of the first tube, a tubular stopper with a circular pad pressed into the lower end of the second tube, a pushing rod connected to a threaded shank inserted into a circular through hole of the first tube and a protrudent radial through hole in a segmental retaining bar, an enlarged retaining ring, a washer and a spring sequentially wrapped on the threaded shank and secured by a internally threaded cap from the inner end of the shank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Inventor: Koh Tuang Hock
  • Patent number: 6948688
    Abstract: A furniture leg lifter in kit form for lifting a furniture leg of a large piece of furniture, one lifter per leg. The kit includes a base having an upwardly-opening recess; containment blocks, each with a central vertical opening, that are stacked atop the base and extend the recess upward; supporting blocks that are received within the recess for supporting the furniture leg; and a plurality of shim blocks of differing sizes. Selected parts from the kit are combined with the base to provide a selected lift distance for the furniture leg. The kit further includes a plurality of shim blocks of varying widths and lengths that are adapted to be closely packed around the furniture leg within the recess to restrain the furniture leg. Eye screws hold the containment blocks to the base. A non-skid bottom surface on the base prevents movement while supporting furniture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Inventors: Steve G. Payne, George L. Payne, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6920834
    Abstract: A table includes a tabletop and adjustable legs. Each table leg includes an inner tube attached to the tabletop, and an outer tube slidable on the inner tube. The inner tube includes a lengthwise keyway and a snap locking device in the bottom end of the tube. The locking device includes a sleeve, a compression spring within the sleeve, and a dowel pin urged by the spring through radial opening. The outer tube includes holes spaced therealong and a bushing mounted in the top end, the bushing including a key for engagement with the keyway of the inner tube. Length adjustment of the tubular table height adjuster is made by depressing the dowel pin and sliding the outer tube along the inner tube until the dowel pin snaps into a desired one of the holes in the outer tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2005
    Inventors: John A. Pehta, Ann D. Pehta
  • Patent number: 6854402
    Abstract: A shelf stores items and provides for organized and attractive display with ease of item access. Conforming to a defined physical environment or variable storage space optimally requires the shelf to provide for both vertical and horizontal adjustment. Here this is accomplished by a pair of legs that are telescopic (to reduce size) and can be locked at a height (vertical adjustment) by use of a pawl, pin, screw or other fastener known in the art. The shelf includes a planar surface that is comprised of a shelf portion, which is supported on each distal end by a leg extension. The leg extensions are mounted to the upper area of the legs. The leg extensions are received by the shelf portion, being movably mounted thereto. This allows for horizontal (width) adjustment. An end cover can be used to provide a flat surface that is consistent with the upper surface of the shelf portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Inventors: Suzanne DuBarry, Kevin G. Abelbeck
  • Patent number: 6846043
    Abstract: Method and apparatus providing a rest member having a support surface and a stand for the rest member, with the rest member having a plural multiplicity of apertures therein to permit the adjustment in height thereof with respect to the stand, which can take the form of an expandable member associated with the rest member and being contractable as well as expandable inwardly and outwardly and accompanied by means for inhibiting the separation of the rest member from stand after the rest member has been positioned on the stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Inventor: Thomas Leoutsakos
  • Publication number: 20040194678
    Abstract: Telescoping legs having outer and inner leg members increases stability of an adjustable worktable. The outer leg member has a tubular cross section of a geometric shape to accommodate the cross section of the inner leg member so that the inner leg member fits into the outer leg member. The assembly includes one or more sets of one or more protrusions inwardly projecting from the interior surface of the outer leg member to guide the inner leg member into the outer leg member. In their locations, the protrusions serve to further minimize the gap between the outer leg member and the inner leg member of the telescoping leg assemblies, thereby further improving the stability of the adjustable table. The protrusions are made by crimping, forming, additional hardware, or through other procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2003
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Applicant: International Retail Services Group, LLC
    Inventor: John A. Waner
  • Patent number: 6691627
    Abstract: An attachable table for a lawn chair with a hinged (9) and adjustable leg (7). The tabletop (6) attaches to any lawn chair with two Velcro straps (10), which are put through slots (1) at one end of the tabletop. The height is acquired by attaching the flat slotted (7) leg (2) to a hinged pierced flat piece (8) attached to the opposite side of the tabletop, with a carriage bolt (4) and a wing nut (5). The leg adjusts to the desired height as needed for any individual lawn chair by sliding the two flat slotted leg pieces together and then tightening the carriage bolt and wing nut together. All of the pieces are constructed of plastic except the carriage bolt and wing nut, which is made of metal. All of the corners are rounded and the edges are beveled to eliminate sharpness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Inventors: Elizabeth Einsel, Mary Holben
  • Publication number: 20030089287
    Abstract: A table includes a telescopic leg unit and a positioning mechanism. The telescopic leg unit includes an inner leg post, a tubular outer leg post and a resilient tubular bushing. The positioning mechanism includes a press member, a support member, and an operating lever. The press member is movable in radial inward and radial outward directions relative to the leg unit. The support member is mounted securely on the outer leg post and is formed with a lever coupling hole that is aligned with the press member in a radial direction relative to the leg unit. The operating lever is operable so as to force the press member to move in the radial inward direction and abut against the tubular bushing, thereby enabling the tubular bushing to frictionally engage the inner leg post so as to resist movement of the inner leg post relative to the outer leg post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2001
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Inventor: Chuen-Jong Tseng
  • Publication number: 20030075084
    Abstract: The invention is designed for use with a table or desk supported by a pair of legs. The bottom portion of each leg is configured with a stem and a foot extending perpendicular to the stem. The top portion of each leg is configured in a y-shape having a first branch, a second branch and a trunk. The first and second branches extend up from the trunk and support the flat surface of the table or desk. A hanger device is located on either the first branch or the second branch and extends towards the flat surface. Placement of the hanger device on a branch of the y-shaped portion causes a load suspended from the hanger device to be supported primarily by the trunk and a moment caused by the load to be offset by the moment caused by the foot of each leg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2001
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Inventor: Charles Risdall
  • Patent number: 6543733
    Abstract: A water trough support apparatus for supporting a water trough on a flight of stairs, in particular. The water trough support apparatus includes an adjustable leg assembly; and also includes a platform support member being adjustably mounted upon the leg assembly; and further includes a platform being securely mounted upon the platform support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Inventor: Michael C. Pennington
  • Patent number: 6481808
    Abstract: A device for carrying and displaying medical articles, wherein the device comprises an upper cabinet with a top transparent lid hinged to a back wall of the cabinet and capable of being opened around the hinged connection, the cabinet housing a plurality of boxes which in turn define corresponding divisions by a plurality of partition walls, for organizing the articles into separate spaces within each box, the cabinet being mounted at an upper end of a supporting stand for mounting the device from the floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Inventor: Antonio Enrique Cinese
  • Publication number: 20020148394
    Abstract: A telescoping assembly allows the length of an assembly to be readily adjusted. Desirably, the telescoping assembly is used in connection with a table to allow the height of the table to be easily adjusted. The telescoping assembly preferably includes one or more projections formed in telescoping members and the projections provide accurate, low friction contact areas between the telescoping members. Preferably, first and second plurality of projections are provided, and these plurality of projections can be located on either the same telescoping member or different telescoping members. The plurality of projections are preferably evenly distributed about the telescoping members and separated by a given distance, but the projections may be located in any suitable positions and the telescoping assembly can have any appropriate number of projections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2002
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Inventor: Lynn Curtis Strong
  • Patent number: 6435112
    Abstract: A height adjustable table that has a base and a table top. A support is attached to the tabletop where the support selectively engages the base solely via friction so that the tabletop is prevented from moving relative to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Warren Insalaco
  • Patent number: 6240856
    Abstract: The vehicle tool tray has a T-shaped based mounted on casters. A vertical post is mounted to the base at the junction of the shaft and crossbar of the Tee. The vertical post is composed of two telescoping sections which are preferably square and tubular in cross section. The telescoping sections are firmly clamped at the desired height by a lock mechanism having a cam and a crank lever pivotally attached to a U-shaped bracket, the cam releasably engaging one of a plurality of slots defined in the upper section of the vertical post. The upper telescoping section of the vertical post is also T-shaped. A pair of short angle irons extend horizontally from the ends of the crossbar of the upper section of the vertical post. The tray is supported on the angle irons and crossbar of the upper section in cantilever fashion. The tray includes a plurality of dividers sectionalizing the top surface of the tray into compartments adapted for holding tools or small parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Inventors: Dennis J. Paskey, D. James Booth, Michael J. Booth
  • Patent number: 6189459
    Abstract: An auxiliary shelf that can be attached to existing operating room carts to provide additional sterile space upon which instruments may be placed for access during surgery. The auxiliary shelf is located above the main shelf area of the cart. The auxiliary shelf can be swivelled between a collapsed position parallel against the back of the cart when not in use to permit storage of the cart in less space. The vertical position of the shelf can be adjusted, and a lift assist is provided to reduce the effort required to raise the auxiliary shelf from the lower collapsed storage position to the horizontal use position above the main shelf of the cart. There also is provided special custom drape for placement upon the auxiliary shelf to provide a sterile covering for the auxiliary shelf. The drape includes several special features which permit it to be handled, placed upon the auxiliary shelf, and secured in place with minimal challenges to sterility and to maintain the sterile filed in the operating room.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2001
    Inventor: Luciano S. DeAngelis